New Blood Warrant Database Created for Marijuana DUIs
Law enforcement already reports an increase in DUI detainments due to marijuana in Washington after the legalization of recreational use. That’s created a challenge they don’t face with alcohol: obtaining warrants for blood draws which can take up to 4 hours. “Marijuana dissipates in about 90 min from the blood so 3-4 hours later we’re not getting good evidence,” explained Seattle Police Det. Chris Leyba. Currently, an officer manually fills out a form that he or she may have created. [...]